How Many People Are Named Ebenezer?

Complete statistics for the name Ebenezer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ebenezer
Very Rare
Hebrew

Ebenezer means 'stone of help' and it's super rare, with just 1,122 people bearing this name in the US today, making up 1 in 293,992 Americans. The majority, 83%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.

~298
Living in US
1 in 1,112,246
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Stone of help
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Helpful
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

234,400
Worldwide Bearers
#4,471
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
162,658
🇳🇬 Nigeria
45,709
🇨🇲 Cameroon
5,407
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2,574
🇺🇸 United States
1,856
🇸🇩 Sudan
1,586
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,336
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,242
🇬🇧 England
1,223
🇱🇷 Liberia
1,120

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,090 (97%)
♀ Female
33 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
989
Would be under 30 (83%)
141
Would be 30–60 (12%)
67
Would be over 60 (6%)

All 1,197 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ebenezer Through the Generations

Ebenezer has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger folks, with 55 births in its peak year of 2017. As of now, there are 1,122 people named Ebenezer living in the United States, with most of them being under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Ebenezer is becoming increasingly popular among new parents, with 989 individuals falling into the under-30 category, 141 between 30 and 60, and only 67 over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 62
California 31
Virginia 15
Maryland 11
New York 7
Washington 6
Arizona 5
Colorado 5
Ohio 5

⭐ Famous People Named Ebenezer

Ebenezer, less commonly spelled Ebenezar, is a male given name of Hebrew origin meaning "stone of the help". The name is sometimes abbreviated as Eben. Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has given the name a negative connotation.…

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✨ Similar Names to Ebenezer

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ebenezer's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Ebenezer

How Many People Have the Name Ebenezer?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 298 people in the United States currently share the name Ebenezer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,112,246 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ebenezer a Common or Rare Name?

Ebenezer is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ebenezer Mean?

Ebenezer means "stone of help" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ebenezer in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Ebenezer Most Popular?

The name Ebenezer reached peak popularity in 2017, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ebenezer?

Approximately 298 people named Ebenezer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 298. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,112,246 Americans.

Is Ebenezer a rare name?

Ebenezer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,112,246 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ebenezer mean?

Ebenezer means "stone of help" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Ebenezer more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Ebenezer are male and 3% are female.

When was Ebenezer most popular?

Ebenezer peaked in 2017 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US298
All-Time Births298
1 in X1 in 1,112,246
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2017
World Rank#4,471
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.